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RSVP to the next Washington D.C. RHUG
**RSVP here: [https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/3558153/redhatfieldeventspreregnoappform/page/landingregistrationpage?sc_cid=](https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/3558153/redhatfieldeventspreregnoappform/page/landingregistrationpage?sc_cid=)[RHCTN1260000475092](https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/3558153/redhatfieldeventspreregnoappform/page/landingregistrationpage?sc_cid=RHCTN1260000475092)**
Is configuration drift silently killing your stability? Join us for the next Red Hat User Group (RHUG) event in Washington D.C. and discover the future of IT infrastructure management with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10 Image Mode.
This isn't just another operating system update—it's a new paradigm. You’ll learn how to treat your entire OS as a versioned, container-native artifact, bringing the speed and control of DevOps to your foundational layer.
Event Highlights:
* Deep Dive: Deploying and maintaining a truly immutable, compliant operating system.
* Expert Insight: How to use familiar container-native tools to build bootable RHEL images.
* Networking: Connect with peers, Linux administrators, security engineers, and infrastructure architects.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your IT services.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Red Hat Tysons Corner, McLean, VA
Secure your spot today and get ready to eliminate operational "noise" for good.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Your RHUG Team
Questions? Email [rhug@redhat.com](http://rhug@redhat.com/)
3 mile run in N. Kensington
We start our new run on the intersection of Woodson Ave. and Soward Dr. promptly at 6:05pm. There is street parking on Soward and Woodson. This route will take us through the Rock Creek Palisades Neighborhood near Albert Einstein High School.
STARTING AND ENDING POINT
http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/7/d/9/600_457062969.jpeg
FULL ROUTE:
http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/7/e/7/600_457062983.jpeg
RSVP to the next Washington D.C. Red Hat User Group
RSVP here: **[https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/3558153/redhatfieldeventspreregnoappform/page/landingregistrationpage?sc_cid=](https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/3558153/redhatfieldeventspreregnoappform/page/landingregistrationpage?sc_cid=)[RHCTN1260000475092](https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/3558153/redhatfieldeventspreregnoappform/page/landingregistrationpage?sc_cid=RHCTN1260000475092)**
Is configuration drift silently killing your stability? Join us for the next Red Hat User Group (RHUG) event in Washington D.C. and discover the future of IT infrastructure management with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10 Image Mode.
This isn't just another operating system update—it's a new paradigm. You’ll learn how to treat your entire OS as a versioned, container-native artifact, bringing the speed and control of DevOps to your foundational layer.
**Event Highlights:**
* Deep Dive: Deploying and maintaining a truly immutable, compliant operating system.
* Expert Insight: How to use familiar container-native tools to build bootable RHEL images.
* Networking: Connect with peers, Linux administrators, security engineers, and infrastructure architects.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your IT services.
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Red Hat Tysons Corner, McLean, VA
Secure your spot today and get ready to eliminate operational "noise" for good.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Your RHUG Team
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-Week Course: ONLINE
**NOTE:** To participate, you must register at the links below. RSVP at this meetup is not sufficient.
**REGISTRATION:**
[8-week course beginning March 26 with a free introduction class on March 19 ](https://www.staneisenstein.com/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction)(register for the 8-week course and, if after attending the free intro you decide not to continue, you will receive a full refund)
**ABOUT THE COURSE:**
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an eight-week program, developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, that assists people who want to learn to use their own internal resources to respond more skillfully to stress, medical and psychological conditions, and promote healthy living. MBSR has been highly researched since its onset in 1979, and research strongly supports its effectiveness in improving difficulties in multiple areas of health and wellness.
Some reasons people come to the group include: job, school or family stress; chronic pain; hypertension; attention deficits; enhancement of quality of life/happiness; mild or situational depression; gastrointestinal disorders; wellness and self-care; cancer; anxiety and panic; anger-management; life transitions; developing and deepening a meditation practice.
Intentional, present-moment awareness, developed through mindfulness meditation practices, helps us experience whatever is happening in our life as it unfolds with curiosity, non-judging attention, and compassion for ourselves and others. Engaging with our life in this manner helps us to become more skillful and creative in our responses while gaining insight into how to free ourselves from habitual patterns of reacting.
This program can be a complement to current medical care, as well as promotion of health and well-being.
**DATES (all times Eastern Time):**
Free Introductory Class: Thursday, March 19, 6:30 - 8 PM
8-Week Course: Eight Thursdays, March 26 - May 14, 6:30 - 9 PM
Daylong Retreat: Sunday, May 3, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
**TEACHER: Stan Eisenstein**
Stan is the founder and teacher of the Columbia Insight Meditation Group (a weekly drop-in meditation and mindfulness community). Stan is a teacher for the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW) with senior teacher Tara Brach.
Stan is a mentor for the Power of Awareness meditation course and for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, both published by Sounds True with teachers Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. Stan teaches Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness for Teens, Meeting Chronic Pain and Illness, and Deepening MBSR courses. Stan also holds daylong workshops on Relationships, Heart Practices, Forgiveness, and Working with Strong Emotions. Stan has a Master’s Degree in Social Work.
**WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE CLASS:**
[Follow this link to see comments by participants in recent classes.](https://www.staneisenstein.com/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction)
**LOCATION:**
The Course will be held Online. Zoom links will be sent to registrants about a week before the course begins
**COST & PAYMENT:**
Introductory Class: Free (register for the 8-week course and, if after attending the intro on January 9 you decide not to continue, you will receive a full refund)
Total cost of the 8-Week Course: $550
Includes 18 guided meditations in mp3 format and an online workbook.
Some SCHOLARSHIP is available. For more information, [contact Stan](https://www.staneisenstein.com/contact)
**REGISTRATION:**
[8-week course beginning March 26 with a free introduction class on March 19](https://www.staneisenstein.com/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction) (register for the 8-week course and, if after attending the free intro you decide not to continue, you will receive a full refund)
**QUESTIONS:**
[Contact Stan](https://www.staneisenstein.com/contact)
The 90-Minute Career Pivot | Shirlington Library
I’m excited to partner with **Shirlington Library** to host this in-person workshop for professionals who are navigating career transitions, job loss, or considering a new direction.
In today’s job market, it’s not enough to simply update your resume—you have to reposition your experience and communicate your value clearly. In this 90-minute session, I’ll walk you through practical strategies to help you quickly rebrand your experience, regain momentum, and move forward with confidence.
This session is especially helpful for professionals coming from **federal service, layoffs, or unexpected career changes** who want a clear plan for what comes next.
During this workshop, I’ll share:
• How to **rebrand your experience quickly** for new roles and industries
• How to **shift your mindset** to confidently navigate career change
• The **#1 mistake most job seekers make** (and how to avoid it)
• Tools and language that help your **resume and LinkedIn stand out**
• How to **own your career pivot**, even if your last role ended unexpectedly
Register here: [https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16373290](https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16373290)
**Date:** Thursday, March 26, 2026
**Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Location:** Campbell Room
**Library:** Shirlington Library
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-Week Course - ONLINE
**NOTE:** To participate, you must register at the links below. RSVP at this meetup is not sufficient.
**REGISTRATION:**
[8-week course beginning March 26 with a free introduction class on March 19 ](https://www.staneisenstein.com/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction)(register for the 8-week course and, if after attending the free intro you decide not to continue, you will receive a full refund)
**ABOUT THE COURSE:**
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an eight-week program, developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, that assists people who want to learn to use their own internal resources to respond more skillfully to stress, medical and psychological conditions, and promote healthy living. MBSR has been highly researched since its onset in 1979, and research strongly supports its effectiveness in improving difficulties in multiple areas of health and wellness.
Some reasons people come to the group include: job, school or family stress; chronic pain; hypertension; attention deficits; enhancement of quality of life/happiness; mild or situational depression; gastrointestinal disorders; wellness and self-care; cancer; anxiety and panic; anger-management; life transitions; developing and deepening a meditation practice.
Intentional, present-moment awareness, developed through mindfulness meditation practices, helps us experience whatever is happening in our life as it unfolds with curiosity, non-judging attention, and compassion for ourselves and others. Engaging with our life in this manner helps us to become more skillful and creative in our responses while gaining insight into how to free ourselves from habitual patterns of reacting.
This program can be a complement to current medical care, as well as promotion of health and well-being.
**DATES (all times Eastern Time):**
Free Introductory Class: Thursday, March 19, 6:30 - 8 PM
8-Week Course: Eight Thursdays, March 26 - May 14, 6:30 - 9 PM
Daylong Retreat: Sunday, May 3, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
**TEACHER: Stan Eisenstein**
Stan is the founder and teacher of the Columbia Insight Meditation Group (a weekly drop-in meditation and mindfulness community). Stan is a teacher for the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW) with senior teacher Tara Brach.
Stan is a mentor for the Power of Awareness meditation course and for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, both published by Sounds True with teachers Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. Stan teaches Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness for Teens, Meeting Chronic Pain and Illness, and Deepening MBSR courses. Stan also holds daylong workshops on Relationships, Heart Practices, Forgiveness, and Working with Strong Emotions. Stan has a Master’s Degree in Social Work.
**WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE CLASS:**
[Follow this link to see comments by participants in recent classes.](https://www.staneisenstein.com/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction)
**LOCATION:**
The Course will be held Online. Zoom links will be sent to registrants about a week before the course begins
**COST & PAYMENT:**
Introductory Class: Free (register for the 8-week course and, if after attending the intro on January 9 you decide not to continue, you will receive a full refund)
Total cost of the 8-Week Course: $550
Includes 18 guided meditations in mp3 format and an online workbook.
Some SCHOLARSHIP is available. For more information, [contact Stan](https://www.staneisenstein.com/contact)
**REGISTRATION:**
[8-week course beginning March 26 with a free introduction class on March 19](https://www.staneisenstein.com/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction) (register for the 8-week course and, if after attending the free intro you decide not to continue, you will receive a full refund)
**QUESTIONS:**
[Contact Stan](https://www.staneisenstein.com/contact)
Mindful Movement and Flow
Mindful movement and flow: This class is a slower moving, strengthening and balance building practice based on mindfulness. We will bring our intentions to the awareness of our bodies and our breath in movement or in longer held poses. We will explore different breathing techniques that help clear out physical, emotional or mental energies allowing a sense of peace within.
The session is offered InStudio and OnLine. The Zoom link for the OnLine session will be emailed 15 minutes before class starts to those who are registered at www.piesfitnessyoga.com. **Sign up for sessions must be made at least 2 hours prior to class.**
The address is 1322 Prince St. Alexandria, VA 22314.
Our entrance is located on the side of the building, parallel to West St. **Street parking is available and additional parking is located at Shiloh Baptist church, spaces 36,37,38,39.** The church is located across the street from the studio, on the corner of Duke St. and West St.
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Wrestling Washington
Welcome to Pickup Sports (Adult League)! Join our community! To register for this game, download our app on the App Store or Play Store and sign up. More players signed up on the app.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pickup-sports-adult-league/id6739766176
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pickup.sports
We host games for all sports in every city. Please check our app for complete game details and availability. Keywords: Soccer Basketball Tennis Volleyball Baseball Softball Football Rugby Hockey Golf Swimming Track and Field Cycling Wrestling Boxing Karate Judo Table Tennis Badminton Cricket Lacrosse Pickleball Rowing Sailing Skateboarding Surfing Snowboarding Skiing Spikeball Rock Climbing Martial Arts Dance
\*\*\*Important: Do not rely on this Meetup event for final game details. All game information, including exact locations, start times, player counts, live status updates, etc. are available exclusively in the Pickup Sports App.\*\*\*\*
The Unwanted Transition: Finding Peace & Direction After Job Loss
Join us for a gentle, honest conversation for those navigating the aftermath of job losses, especially **current and former federal employees and contractors**, whose careers of public service can make this kind of transition feel uniquely personal.
This session addresses the full spectrum of emotions, from shock and betrayal to fear and grief, while offering spiritual perspectives on unexpected life changes. **We’ll also address the collective grief of losing professional communities and how to build new sources of connection and meaning.**
We'll explore practices for processing grief, managing identity shifts when your career suddenly changes, and discovering meaning beyond your professional role.
Join the [Meditation Museum](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.meditationmuseum.org&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=wZBKb3MO6q52I1tqr9OcmFjaUGh53wNNH_P_kDBMDrQ&m=Mmd3moeOh5cQePHuNoYT0OgL2u9nW3RTNXgtKZ_dkkJR03xjxX4JdpmPxoWehj2J&s=Ss2J9pcjHRfD98ZXVtKhH7lOYmcicFXsY3OltVy4__8&e=), a remarkable nonprofit dedicated to saving lives and strengthening communities rooted in resilience and perseverance, as we partner with [RIF2RISE](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rif2rise.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=wZBKb3MO6q52I1tqr9OcmFjaUGh53wNNH_P_kDBMDrQ&m=Mmd3moeOh5cQePHuNoYT0OgL2u9nW3RTNXgtKZ_dkkJR03xjxX4JdpmPxoWehj2J&s=_mXbkb9oPwWvQKYMcGRzcS-PZ3DLv2dtmI_rd4lkj4U&e=) for this special gathering. [RIF2RISE](https://rif2rise.org/) is a non-partisan, action-oriented organization founded in 2025 by federal employees and contractors directly affected by the unprecedented 2025 reduction in force actions and furloughs. Their mission is to restore visibility, support resilience, and help individuals rebuild purpose, confidence, and connection after career disruption.
**This program is non-partisan and focused entirely on well being, healing, and community care. It will be a meaningful experience not to be missed and will offer genuine support to all who attend. Come as you are and leave renewed.**
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***Dr. Kanu Kogod*** *is an anthropologist, master certified coach, mindfulness meditation teacher, and lifelong student of spirituality. For more than five decades, she's explored how awareness, compassion, and embodied presence can help people meet change with courage and grace.*
*Dr. Kogod’s work integrates mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and somatic practices to support deep personal and collective transformation.*
*Whether guiding individuals or groups, Dr. Kogod helps people come home to themselves, finding steadiness, clarity, and connection even in uncertain times. Her gentle, grounded approach invites each person to rediscover their natural resilience and inner wisdom.*
**Saturday, March 28th, 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Meditation Museum, 9525 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD. FREE EVENT - Registration Required at** [https://shorturl.at/gaulG](https://shorturl.at/gaulG)
Corgis @ the Bloom - Cherry Blossoms 2026
This weekend is peak blossom. TIME IS TIME TO REACH THE JEFFERSON BASED ON WHEN AND WHERE YOU FIND PARKING. We will gather at the Jefferson Memorial at 11:30 am. From the memorial we will keep our traditional path if allowed all the way to the MLK starting around noon. Keep in mind parking and traffic can be a nightmare so we will try to go on the weekend the weather forecast looks best. I am tentatively putting it the same weekend as the 10 Miler since parking turns over as soon as the race ends.
Please see cherry blossom festival info https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org to find maps and event schedules. There are options to buy parking ahead of time so please do so if you aren't willing to walk a good distance from the day of available spots!
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Notes to Capital Corgi Folks \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*
Normal public dog gathering rules apply (puppies must be older than 16 weeks and fully vaccinated, no dogs in heat, no aggressive dogs). Please remember this is a public event in a public place and we cannot control how popular this time and place will be. Please encourage children to ask for permission first to pet and don't be upset if someone declines to let your kids pet. Use common sense. Bring non-retractable leashes and lots of poop bags/water as there are not a lot of facilities and the ones available will be crowded with lines to enter once you get out onto the Tidal Basin.
RSVP the number of CORGIS attending here on either Meetup Ap or Facebook group event page to avoid double counting.
Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Digital Device Detox
[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Digital Device Detox,”** a guide to breaking free from the addictive and destructive powers of social media and apps, with Jillian Tucker, licensed clinical social worker in private practice, adjunct professor of clinical social work at Columbia University and New York University, and therapist with nearly 15 years of experience in addiction treatment and behavioral change.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-digital-detox](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-digital-detox) .]
Many of us have had the same experience: We’re trying to get things done and stay focused on the positive in our lives, but we can’t stop looking at a cell phone that tells us that we live in troubled times, that everyone else is better looking and having more fun, and that escape awaits in the worlds of Candy Crush or Pokémon Go.
Maybe it’s time to find effective ways to loosen the grip of that cell phone and rediscover the happiness that comes with using digital devices less.
Join Jillian Tucker, who previously has given several excellent Profs and Pints talks related to mental health, for a crash course on how to restore balance in your relationship with digital devices to ensure they’re simply tools you use rather than instruments through which other people use you.
She’ll start by discussing social and mental-health trends connected to the use of digital devices. We’ll delve into the specific ways that their overuse can be biologically and psychologically harmful and leads to division, depression, anxiety and anguish on an individual and societal level.
Professor Tucker also will look at why digital habits are hard to break, citing neuroscience and what we know about behavioral addiction. You’ll learn the many ways in which devices and apps are deliberately designed to be hard to stop using.
You won’t be urged to just chuck your cell phone, though. After all, such devices can keep you socially connected, be sources of joy and learning, and even save your life if you need to summon help in an emergency.
Instead, we’ll look at effective strategies for reducing digital device use, considering approaches that treat the overuse of such devices as “addiction” but moving beyond them to consider more nuanced ones as well. We’ll explore how to find our core motivation to change and how to carry out a change plan. We’ll consider how those who failed in past attempts to reduce digital-device use can overcome impasses in their effort to change their behavior.
We’ll discuss ways to minimize the feelings of inconvenience and withdrawal that might come with reducing digital-device use, and we’ll discuss strategies for regaining the social skills and reviving the in-person strategies that our device use had compromised. You’ll learn how the same conditioning and power of habit that got us using our devices so much more also can be harnessed to help us use them much less.
You’ll learn how to curate and enhance the positive aspects of digital devices, to help maintain them as a source of connection, joy, humor and learning and keep them from causing you unhappiness or stress. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.)
Image: Photo by Japanexperterna (Creative Commons).
Help The Homeless
• What we'll do
We plan on meeting at Grace Presbyterian Church at 9:30 AM on Saturday to assemble care packages and help people who have very little and help them survive. This would be a great time to bring a friend or your children to do something good for humanity.
After we assemble the 120 backpack care packages, we plan to have coffee and snacks, socialize and then drive to DC to distribute the backpacks. If you choose to go with us, we'll return about 1:00 pm.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the Meetup.
• How can you help?
\- You can contribute money\. Make checks out to Grace Presbyterian Church\, marked for Help the Homeless and mail to David Retherford\, Grace Presbyterian Church\, 7434 Bath Street\, Springfield\, VA 22150 or bring the money to the Meetup and put it in the basket there or give it to me\.
\- Winter items: coats\, jackets\, sweaters\, gloves\, scarves\, thermal socks
\- You can also donate clothes and personal care articles at the Meetup or during the week\. Just leave them on the stage\.
\- Clothing \(New or gently used\)
\- Men and Women socks
\- Men and Women underwear
\- Men and Women shirts
\- Men and Women pants
\- Anything to keep warm and dry\!\!\!\!
Other Items:
-Backpacks (new or gently used)
-Roll of duct tape
• What to bring
A willing attitude and if it’s cold, some warm clothes.
• Important to know
\- All are welcome\! The Handicap entrance is through the Tower door \(Door 2\) in front\.
\- All others can enter at the North parking lot\.
\- If you are looking for something eventful to do on Sunday\, check out the services at Grace\.
\- We’ll tell you about any other Grace volunteer opportunities at the Meetup
[https://www.gracepresby.org/](https://www.gracepresby.org/)
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Humanist Program
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1)
Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953
Passcode: 760812
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The formal presentation will start at noon
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
• Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
• Show up and try it out.
• Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
• Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
• Attend orientation in advance.
• At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
• Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
• Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (1st Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'!
Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life.
Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio.
Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision.
Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge.
Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
[X-post, RSVP link in desc.] Healthtech Impact Sprint
Columbus Code & Coffee is excited to partner with GiveBackHack to put on the Healthtech Impact Sprint from 3/28-3/29 at Rev1 at The Peninsula! RSVP here using promo code CODEANDCOFFEE: https://luma.com/tk2jdrxk
This is a health-specific version of GBH’s traditional weekend event. Participants pitch, research, and prototype health-focused projects for a chance to earn to $5K in funding from The Columbus Foundation and IGS Energy.
On Saturday, folks will pitch their idea, form teams, and build. On Sunday, they’ll finalize their pitches before showcasing their work to the community and judges.
# Schedule
**Sat, Mar 28**
* 9a: Doors open & breakfast
* 9:30a: Kickoff and intros
* 10a: Ideation session
* 11a: Pitches & team formation
* 12p: Working lunch
* 2p: Mentor visits
* 5p: Free work (optional)
* 9p: Doors close
**Sun, Mar 29**
* 9a: Doors open
* 10a: Mentor visits
* 12p: Showcase
* 1p: Final pitches & awards
* 2p: Wrap
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# FAQs
**Do all ideas have a chance at getting funded?**
Not all ideas will move forward after initial pitches on Saturday. Once pitches are complete, we’ll vote for top ideas and form teams around the 4 – 7 ideas with the most votes. You must recruit **at least four total team members** (including the founder) to move forward and have a chance at getting funded on Sunday. If your idea doesn’t move forward, you can join another team!
**Do I have to submit my idea online prior to the event?**
Unlike previous years, we don’t have the option to submit your idea online prior to the event. Instead, everyone will be going through a brainstorming exercise on Saturday that’ll help you prepare for your initial pitch.
**Will we be working for 24 hours straight?**
Nope. The event is split over two days. You’ll be building on Saturday and pitching on Sunday.
**Do I have to pitch an idea?**
Nope. You can also simply join a team.
**What types of entrepreneurs does GBH support?**
While GBH most often works with technology startups, we support *any* organization (for- or non-profit) that makes an impact on health in the US or across the world.
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (2nd Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
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Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'!
Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life.
Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio.
Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision.
Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge.
Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.



















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